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True Sample Topography Acquired by Low-Noise Z Position Sensor
Park has developed Park NX10 featuring a very low noise Z sensor that enables a true topography AFM scanning of a sample
Funding Opportunity Spotlights:
- DETC - Defense Energy Technology Challenge
Deadline: May 10, 2012 - DOE Photovoltaics - Plug and Play Photovoltaics
Deadline: June 18, 2012 - DOE Solar - Improving Accuracy of Solar Forecasting (FOA)
Deadline: June 19, 2012 - DOE FES - Collaborative Research in Fusion Energy Sciences on Foreign Research Facilities
Deadline: June 21, 2012 - DOD C-SCAN - Chip-Scale Combinatorial Atomic Navigator (C-SCAN)
Deadline: July 10, 2012
Electronics & Microsystems
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New Microscope Captures Nanoscale Structures in Dazzling 3D
New device stitches together thousands of images to create unparalleled visions of nature's tiniest objects. -
MC10 Recruits Pro Athletes to Help Develop Next Generation Performance Monitoring Devices
MC 10 was selected to present at the TechConnect Venture Forum 2011, Boston.
Chemicals & Materials
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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Aerospace Division Announces $1 Billion Contract with Boeing
Mubadala's aerospace division will build carbon-composite structures for the industry giant. - Breakthrough in Sensors
Continuous in situ cleaning of carbon nanotubes with UV light enables PPQ level of gas detection.
Energy & Cleantech
- Nano-Coated Fibers Show Promise in Reducing Wasted Energy
Researchers at Purdue develop novel nano-coated technique that could harvest wasted energy from factories and cars. - Egypt Researchers Focus on Novel Ways to Harness Power of the Sun Through Nanotechnology
American University of Cairo developing methods to produce renewable fuels and electricity directly from the sun.
Health Sciences & Biotech/Pharma
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Nano-sized 'factories' churn out proteins
Researchers at Oregon State University have tapped into the extraordinary power of carbon "anotubes" to increase the speed of biological sensors - FDA Drafts Guidelines for Use of Nanotechnology in Food and Cosmetics
FDA encourages food and cosmetic manufacturers to work more with federal agency; public feedback on guidelines being accepted by the FDA.
Innovation & Investment
- Rolith, 2012 TechConnect World Venture Forum Presenter, Receives $5 Million Investment
Start up nanotech company completes Series A funding round - Hydrovolts Testing Its Hydropower Unit in Washington State Canal
Start up company was selected to present at the TechConnect Venture Forum 2011 in Boston, MA. - Save the Date! TechConnect Venture Forum 2012 Takes Place June 21 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA, US
The annual Venture Forum will feature a panel of Fortune 500 corporate venture capitalists, followed by an afternoon of start up companies pitches, networking reception, and Innovation Showcase Exhibitors.
NSTI News
- Nanotech 2012! June 18-21, Santa Clara, CA, US
How to Participate!
- Submit an Abstract for Poster Presentation Consideration! Deadline May 10th!
- Showcase Your Innovation! Deadline May 1!
- Exhibit & Sponsor! Space Filling Fast!
- Register to Attend! Early Bird Rate Through April 26! - TechConnect World 2012 Corporate Partners Include: Applied Materials, BASF, Bayer MaterialScience, bp, Dow, DuPont, General Electric, Honda, IBM, Intel, Johnson Controls, Kodak, Lockheed Martin, MeadWestvaco, Novellus, Panasonic, Pfizer, PPG Industries, Roche, Samsung, Schlumberger, Shell GameChanger, Siemens, SK Innovation, Toray
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About Nano World News
Nano World News is a monthly newsletter that seeks to inform the broad range of professionals representing the multi-disciplinary and multi-sector community integrated by nanotechnology. Each issue focuses on the research, development and business of nanotechnology and its numerous pulling industries. In some cases, our writers and reporters take a deep look into a timely and influential topic, while in others we provide a snapshot of significant advancements or actions that are deemed to be important to the community when considered through a broad market view.
The articles featured demonstrate how nanotechnology takes a collaborative effort from all members of the ecosystem to address large world markets and challenges.
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